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The Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 1

Every episode of Under the Dome Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 1!

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A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(3103 votes)

    S1:E1

    The residents of Chester's Mill find themselves trapped under an enormous, transparent dome. Panic escalates as resources dwindle rapidly.

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writer:Brian K. Vaughan

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  2. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 5 - Blue on Blue
    7.4/10(1905 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Chester's Mill residents receive an unexpected visit from their loved ones on the other side. Meanwhile, the community braces for a threat from outside the Dome.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Brian K. Vaughan

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  3. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 12 - Exigent Circumstances
    7.4/10(1735 votes)

    S1:E12

    While the manhunt for Barbie continues, Big Jim gets the residents of Chester’s Mill riled up and the town demands justice for all of Barbie’s supposed crimes. Meanwhile, Joe and Norrie must find a new hiding place for the mini dome.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writers:Adam Stein, Caitlin Parrish

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  4. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 7 - Imperfect Circles
    7.2/10(1809 votes)

    S1:E7

    Big Jim takes matters into his own hands when he feels his authority slipping away, and the Dome displays its power when a life is taken just as a newborn arrives.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writer:Caitlin Parrish

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  5. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 11 - Speak of the Devil
    7.2/10(1624 votes)

    S1:E11

    Big Jim turns the town against Barbie when the truth about his past is revealed. Meanwhile, Maxine makes it personal when she confronts Barbie’s closest ally.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  6. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 2 - The Fire
    7.1/10(2296 votes)

    S1:E2

    Following Duke's death, his house catches fire, forcing the town to rally together to form a bucket brigade. Elsewhere, Junior ambushes Barbie, while Dodee and Phil pick up a military frequency.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  7. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 4 - Outbreak
    7.1/10(1915 votes)

    S1:E4

    The people of Chester's Mill panicked state when a meningitis outbreak hits the community, threatening the already scarce supply of drugs. Meanwhile, Julia continues to seek answers to her husband's disappearance

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Peter Calloway

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  8. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 6 - The Endless Thirst
    7.1/10(1807 votes)

    S1:E6

    When the town begins to run low on water, the residents of Chester's Mill begin to fight for the remaining resources. Meanwhile, Julia discovers a strange connection that two of the town's residents have with the Dome.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Soo Hugh

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  9. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 8 - Thicker Than Water
    7.1/10(1700 votes)

    S1:E8

    Junior stands up to his father and is shattered when he discovers the truth about his mother's past. Meanwhile, Julia learns firsthand the powers of the "mini dome."

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Adam Stein

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  10. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 9 - The Fourth Hand
    7.1/10(1689 votes)

    S1:E9

    Barbie and Big Jim realize their lives are more intertwined than they knew when a mysterious woman makes an appearance in Chester's Mill.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Daniel Truly

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  11. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 13 - Curtains
    7.1/10(1818 votes)

    S1:E13

    Secrets of the Dome are revealed and Big Jim is determined to put an end to Barbie once and for all. Meanwhile, Junior, Angie, Joe and Norrie discover who the Monarch is after receiving a shocking visit from a familiar face.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Gold

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  12. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 10 - Let the Games Begin
    6.9/10(1671 votes)

    S1:E10

    Julia uncovers the truth about her husband's disappearance and unravels some of Chester's Mill's darkest secrets. Meanwhile, Maxine shows Barbie how she plans to take control of the town.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writers:Andres Fischer-Centeno, Peter Calloway

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  13. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 3 - Manhunt
    6.8/10(2056 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a former deputy goes rogue, Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt to keep the town safe. Meanwhile, Junior is determined to escape the Dome by going underground.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writer:Adam Stein

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Under the Dome" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 3103 votes. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Brian K. Vaughan, it aired on 6/24/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Blue on Blue".